Brig. Gen. Patrick Hermesmann has taken over as commanding general of the 4th Marine Logistics Group, succeeding Brig. Gen. Roger Machut at the helm of Marine Corps Reserve combat support units nationwide. One of four major subordinate commands under Marine Forces Reserve, the logistic group oversees the 8,300 Marines assigned to the 76 medical, dental, engineering, transportation and other units supporting warfighters.

Hermesmann moved into the new position after serving as vice chief of staff for Marine Forces Reserve. A reservist, Hermesmann practices law in New Jersey as a civilian.

The other major commands under Marine Forces Reserve are the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, the 4th Marine Division and the Force Headquarters Group. The 4th Marine Logistic Group includes about 400 commissioned officers, while almost half of the force are lance corporals or lower ranks. About 770 Marines in the group are either active duty or active reserve.